Record ID: LON-238F64
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval lead alloy (pewter) pictorial issue - late series token dating from the period of Edward II to early Edward III AD 1307 -1350. Mitchiner & Skinner (1983:73 Plate 6. no.36) illustrate a token which bears the same design. Obverse: Secular bust left with cap Reverse: Shield chevronny Dimensions: diameter: 16.81mm; weight: 1.01g
Created on: Wednesday 18th March 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 1st April 2020
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Record ID: LON-651AA5
Object type: MOUNT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval to Post Medieval copper alloy gilded and enamelled mount dating from 13th-16th century. The mount is shield shaped, rectangular with lower corners rounded terminating in a lobe at the centre of the lower side, this is in the style of the Modern French form which appeared in the 16th century although Griffits (1989:3 fig 2c) writes that they are "often identified as fifteenth century, but in fact known from the thirteenth century onwards". The mount displays the arms of the Earls of Lancaster, Royal arms of King Henry III, consisting of three lions passant guardant in pale o…
Created on: Monday 9th March 2020
Last updated: Monday 13th July 2020
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Record ID: LON-645794
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval English silver half penny dating to the Medieval period. Possible mint of London. Obverse: Crowned bust facing: [] Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each angle:[]ON[] Dimensions: diameter: 12.42mm; weight: 0.39g. References: Withers, P. & B. R. 2006. The Galata Guide to The Pennies of Edward I. Galata Print Ltd, Powys. North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Wednesday 26th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 26th February 2020
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Record ID: LON-50B7C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver Anglo-Gallic hardi d'argent coin of Henry IV, V or VI of England. Struck at Aquitaine and dating to the period AD 1399-1453. Obverse: [ENRIC R/AnG]LIE; A half-length crowned figure holding a sword under a Gothic arch. Reverse: FRA/CIE/DnS/AQI; Long cross with leopard and lis in alternate angles, annulet beneath lis. Dimensions: diameter: 17.39m; weight: 0.93g
Created on: Tuesday 25th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 2nd March 2020
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Record ID: LON-3EABEA
Object type: PUNCH
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy cast punch probably for leather dating from the 14th-15th century. The die is lozenge shaped and has a 35.96mm integral tapering tang that would have fitted into a wooden handle, now missing. The die is decorated with a zoomorphic motif of two addorsed birds with pellets around. Dimensions: height: 40.24mm; length of die:15.43mm; width of die: 11.59mm; weight: 1.03g. A similar punch decoration with a zoomorphic motif of two addorsed birds was used on a scabbard depicted in Cowgill, Neergaard and Griffiths 1987:166 Plate 24, no 490. Reference: Cow…
Created on: Monday 24th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 24th February 2020
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Record ID: LON-6B5D56
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy jetton of the Low countries (Flanders), attributed to Louis de Male and struck after the Battle of Crecy, dating from AD 1346-1384. Mitchiner (1988, 251) no. 784. Dimensions: diameter: 21.99mm; weight: 3.28g Obverse description: Shield bearing the lion rampant of Flanders, within a beaded inner circle. annulet and ornaments around. + GETOERS DE LATOn : B Reverse description: A triple stranded straight cross fleuretty with leafy ornaments within a double-stranded quatrefoil. Trefoils in each external angle of the foil. [C - A - V - E] (in spandrels)
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 28th December 2020
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Record ID: LON-685EC9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Edward I (AD 1272-1307), dating AD 1300-1307. This is a Class 10ab penny. Mint of London. Obverse description: Crowned bust of the king facing. Obverse inscription: +EDWARD R ANGL DNS hYB Reverse description: Long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON Dimensions: diameter: 18.32mm; weight: 1.32g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Friday 14th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 18th October 2021
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Record ID: LON-54B521
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval copper alloy French jetton dating late 14th-15th century. (Mitchiner 1988:184, nos: 488-491). Mitchiner writes 'The dolphin ('dauphin') was [the] traditional badge of the Counts of Alban, Dauphins of Viennois'. The author's suggested date range for such jettons is c. AD 1373-1415. Obverse: Bowed dolphin left with purse in mouth Obverse inscription: AVE MARIA GRACIA : [] Reverse: Triple stranded straight cross within four-arched tressure Reverse inscription: A V E M Dimensions: diameter: 26.33mm; weight: 2.23g Reference: Mitchiner, M. 1988. Jeto…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd April 2020
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Record ID: LON-287CF1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver half groat of Edward III (AD 1327-1377) dating from AD 1351-52. Pre-treaty series C. Mint of London. North (1991:50 no.1148). Dimensions: diameter: 20.78mm; weight: 2.16g Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, within a treasure of arches Obverse inscription: []S REX ANGLI [] Reverse description: Long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legends Reverse inscription: +POSVI [] TOREM // CIVI TAS LON DON
Created on: Tuesday 11th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 17th January 2022
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Record ID: LON-16EAA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval silver penny of Henry I, (AD 1100-1135) dating from AD 1107, Moneyer Sigar, mint of London. BMC VI, North type No. 862. Obverse description: Crowned bust three-quarters right holding sceptre in right hand pointing with left; in field right, three stars. Obverse inscription: HENRIC REX Reverse description: Cross pattee over saltire with four annulets at the end of each limb, in angle a star. Reverse inscription: SIGAR ON LV[] Dimensions: diameter: 19.59mm; weight: 1.27g. Reference: North, J. J. 1980. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I. Early Ang…
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 21st April 2020
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Record ID: LON-1240AB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Medieval penny of Edward I dating AD 1301-1310. This is a Class class 10cf penny. Mint of London. North (1975:24, no. 1041). Obverse description: Crowned bust of the king facing. Obverse inscription: EDWAR ANGL DNS hYB Reverse description: Long cross with 3 pellets in each quarter. Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON Dimensions: diameter: 18.44mm; weight: 1.28g. Reference: North, J. J. 1975. English Hammered Coinage, Volume 2. Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink: London
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
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Record ID: LON-12267E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval heavily cliped half groat of Edward III dating from AD 1352-1353. Series D North (1991:50) Dimensions: diameter: 24.35mm; weight: 3.38g Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, within a tressure of arches Obverse inscription: [] Reverse description: Long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legends Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LONDON [E]
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 25th June 2020
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Record ID: LON-121BB9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver groat of Edward III, pre-treaty series E dating to AD 1354-55/6. Dimensions: diameter: 24.35mm; weight: 3.38g Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, within a tressure of arches Obverse inscription: +EDWARD D G ANGL Z FRANC D hYB, with annulet stops. Reverse description: Long cross pattée, with 3 pellets in each quarter, dividing the legends Reverse inscription: CIVI TAS LONDON +POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV , with annulet stops, in two concentric circles.
Created on: Monday 10th February 2020
Last updated: Monday 10th February 2020
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Record ID: LON-EFE8E8
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval pilgrim badge dating from AD 1400-1550. The badge is circular in plan and is decorated with a Lombardic M surmounted by crown with a legend []IVE[] around for Maria, Queen of Heaven (the Virgin Mary). The reverse is blank and undecorated. Dimensions: diameter: 19.02mm; weight: 0.34g Other badges on the database linked with the Virgin Mary are LON-7210B2, LON-64FD99 and LON-359E13. Reference: Spencer, B. 1998. Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges. The Stationery Office, London. Mitchiner, M. 1986. Medieval Pilgrim and Secular Badges. Hawkins P…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 21st February 2022
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Record ID: LON-ED5BBF
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge dating from AD 1400-1550. The remaining fragment depicts the forward facing head of unknown saint. Dimensions: length: 10.04mm; width: 8.95mm; weight: 0.51g Reference: Spencer, B. 1998. Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges. The Stationery Office, London.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
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Record ID: LON-ED59B2
Object type: PILGRIM BADGE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Medieval lead alloy pilgrim badge dating from AD 1400-1550. The remaining fragment depicts the forward facing body of an unknown saint. Dimensions: length: 20.77mm; width: 12.07mm; weight: 1.08g Reference: Spencer, B. 1998. Pilgrim Souvenirs and Secular Badges. The Stationery Office, London.
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Thursday 17th February 2022
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Record ID: LON-EABBAE
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval lead alloy cross and pellets token, London series, AD1425-1490. The obverse has a bell, in the field surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The reverse has a central short cross pattee with a ring and dot in each angle surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The oblique rays run in a clockwise direction upon both faces suggesting a London rather than Paris origin. Mitchiner and Skinner (1984:94) write "a significant number of 'cross and pellets' tokens have been recovered alongside coins of Henry VII, suggesting that they remained in use until the beginning of the six…
Created on: Monday 27th January 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 28th January 2020
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Record ID: LON-82F522
Object type: TOKEN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Late Medieval lead alloy cross and pellets token, London series, AD 1425-1490. The obverse has a five petaled flower, in the field surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The reverse has a central short cross pattee with a ring and dot in each angle surrounded by a border of oblique rays. The oblique rays run in a clockwise direction upon both faces suggesting a London rather than Paris origin. Mitchiner and Skinner (1984:94) write "a significant number of 'cross and pellets' tokens have been recovered alongside coins of Henry VII, suggesting that they remained in use until the begi…
Created on: Wednesday 22nd January 2020
Last updated: Monday 12th October 2020
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Record ID: LON-052AB4
Object type: TILE
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Medieval bichrome Dieppe, glazed ceramic floor tile, Norton design 52 dating to the 14th century. This tile is decorated with curved bands with rosettes in the bands, zoomorphic beasts in angles. In the lower right corner is one quarter of larger rosette which would have been completed when laid with three other identical tiles. Dimensions: length: 100.43mm; width: 101.54mm; maximum thickness: 51.83mm; weight: 420g. Reference: Eames E., 1980. Catalogue of medieval lead-glazed earthenware tiles in the department of Medieval and Later Antiquities, British M…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Sunday 27th November 2022
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Record ID: LON-0307CC
Object type: TUNING PEG
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Medieval bone tuning peg dating froom the 13th-15th century. The tuning peg has a circular sectioned shank with a perforation at one end, through which the string would have passed. At the opposite end the pin is broken the with the square head now missing. Similar tuning pegs are published in MacGregor (1985:147) and MacGregor, Mainman & Rogers (1999:1978) they note that a key would have fitted over the square end to tune instruments such as harps, lyres or fiddles. The published examples date from the late 12th century - the end of the 13th century (MacGregor 1985:147) and th…
Created on: Thursday 16th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 20th January 2020
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